Munich, January 28, 2014 – Wacker Chemie AG has restructured its contractual and delivery relationships with one of its solar-silicon customers. The two companies signed the relevant agreements today. WACKER will continue supplying this customer with hyperpure polysilicon for solar cells, albeit under different conditions than previously agreed. The adjustments made include delivery volumes and prices. Due to the new provisions, WACKER will recognize special income from retained advance payments and from damages in its financial statements for the first quarter of 2014. WACKER’s first-quarter EBIT (earnings before interest and taxes) is expected to increase by about €115 million as a result. For competitive reasons, WACKER has agreed that it will not disclose the customer's name and will keep the details of the new provisions confidential.
Ad-hoc disclosure of January 28, 2014
Ad-Hoc Disclosure according to Sec. 15 WpHG (German Securities Trading Act) of Jan. 28, 2014
Wacker Chemie AG / Business Figures / Special Income
WACKER Restructures Contractual Relationship with one of its Solar-Silicon Customers
Munich, Jan 28, 2014
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DE000WCH8881
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WCH888
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